The opportunity to marry the person you love and begin your life together is a cause for a big celebration. Planning a wedding takes a lot of hard work but it can also be really fun! From venues to wedding cakes to music; there is so much to think about that you may feel like your head is going to explode. But don’t worry, because we are here to help! Organizing a wedding is all about breaking it down into the most important points and addressing them one by one.

To make it easier for everyone looking to tie the knot, here is how to plan the perfect LGBTQ wedding.

Book Your Dream Venue Early

This is so important because popular wedding venues get booked months, even years, in advance. If you have a particular venue in mind, go and speak to them straight away as this can affect the date of your wedding. With the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic, many wedding venues have been affected dramatically and so to avoid any issues, make sure that you understand the cancelation policies. Knowing exactly where you’re going to have your wedding can make it far easier to work out other details like how many guests to invite and how much food you will need. These days, most wedding venues are LGBTQ friendly, but just make sure that you do a little research and check that people who previously held their weddings at your chosen venue had a good experience.

Order the Perfect Wedding Cake Topper

Having the perfect wedding cake to share with your guests is an important part of every wedding and the wedding topper enables you to personalize your cake and add your own personality to it. Previously, LGTBQ couples would have to design their wedding toppers themselves because traditionally they were only made for straight couples. These days, however, there are gay and lesbian wedding cake toppers which are perfect for decorating your cake and sharing your love with your partner. There are so many different toppers available now, from clay people, to “Mrs & Mrs” toppers to different animal designs, so you are sure to be able to find the perfect one to match your personalities and taste. 

Organize Multiple Fittings for the Dresses and Suits

Whether both brides are going to wear matching dresses, or the grooms and all their groomsmen are going for classic tuxedos, it is so important that you choose and organize your wedding outfits as soon as possible. If the dresses or suits are being custom made, you really need to start this process once you have a date set so that you can have multiple fittings to make sure everything fits perfectly. Many people like to try and lose a little weight in the lead up to their wedding, and if this is you, make sure that you let your tailors and dressmakers know. They will ensure that the last fittings are close to the actual day so they can make any major adjustments that may be required as a result of you losing that little bit of weight before the big day.

Plan the Food and Music

The most important factors in turning an event into a celebration are of course the food and the music. These choices come down to your own personal tastes and what you as a couple, as well as your guests, will enjoy. Some people like a traditional wedding with some classical music being played during the daytime ceremony, whilst for others it is all about the DJ at the evening party. Whatever you like, be sure to shop around and contact them early, because in-demand musicians and weddings DJs are often booked many months in advance. Likewise, with your food, highly regarded caterers are in big demand and so never leave it to the last minute to sort out the catering. First decide whether you are going to have a buffet, a three-course meal, or some other kind of food set up. Then, speak to your friends and family and do some online research and you will be able to find a great caterer for your big day.

Planning a wedding can be very overwhelming if you try and tackle the whole thing all at once. The trick is to break it down into manageable parts and approach them one by one. It is vital to get started as early as possible because major things like the venue and the caterers will need to be booked a long time ahead of the day. Follow this guide and you will be able to plan the perfect wedding day!

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